{"id":18022,"date":"2013-09-03T00:38:26","date_gmt":"2013-09-03T14:38:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.geocaching.com\/blog\/?p=18022"},"modified":"2015-12-14T13:54:15","modified_gmt":"2015-12-14T21:54:15","slug":"a-beginners-guide-to-geocaching-in-3-steps","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.geocaching.com\/blog\/2013\/09\/a-beginners-guide-to-geocaching-in-3-steps\/","title":{"rendered":"A Beginner\u2019s Guide to Geocaching in 3 Steps"},"content":{"rendered":"
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A double-whammy: a magnetic and camouflaged geocache<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Geocaching Back to Basics<\/h2>\n

Geocaching is actually pretty basic when you write it out\u2014someone hides a geocache and challenges anyone to try to find it. Whether you\u2019re new or a geocaching veteran, it\u2019s good to renew some of the other basics. It makes geocaching an adventure worth sharing.<\/p>\n

1)\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Warm up:<\/b> Brush up on your geocaching knowledge with the new What is Geocaching?<\/a> video. Be a pal and share it with your fellow geocachers to start them on the right path.<\/p>\n

2)\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Finding basics:<\/b> This is a big one, ready? Magnets exist. We even know how they work. Geocache hiders love to use magnets to secure a geocache under or on a metal object. They have also mastered all sorts of camouflage. See the image in the newsletter? It\u2019s a double-whammy: a magnetic geocache<\/a> that looks like a bolt. It\u2019s easy to learn even more tips and tricks from friendly geocaching veterans, just attend a local Geocaching Event<\/a>.<\/p>\n

3)\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Logging basics: <\/b>BYOP. It means Bring Your Own Pen. When you finally track down the geocache, sign it with your username, the date and, if there\u2019s room, some details about your adventure. Then, log your experience online or through the Geocaching App, maybe add a photo and BOOM\u2014you\u2019ve earned a smiley for your Geocaching profile.<\/p>\n

There\u2019s more to know and more to uncover (even for the experts). Stumped on something? Have a question about what TOTT* means? Chime in here in comments or on the Geocaching Facebook page<\/a> for answers and advice.<\/p>\n

*Tool of the Trade<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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A Beginner\u2019s Guide to Geocaching in 3 Steps<\/a><\/blockquote>